HTH-1160 - Advanced Medical Coding (2)

Prerequisite: HTH 1150

This course does not fulfill the requirements for the Medical Coding Specialist Certificate Program and does not prepare students for a career in medical coding. Students learn to apply advanced medical coding skills in an office setting. Diagnostic and procedural coding using the ICD and CPT coding systems are reviewed and applied. Additional topics include medical coding for maximum reimbursement, troubleshooting insurance claims when reimbursement is denied, and ethical dilemmas coders face in the office setting.